On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Friday, March 31, 2017.

Studies over the past number of years have revealed a massive amount of brain injuries suffered by football players, especially those in the National Football League (NFL). By studying numerous NFL players, both living and dead, experts discovered the following terrifying statistics:

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Monday, October 3, 2016.

A traumatic brain injury may be caused by a blow to the head or by any force strong enough to cause the brain to shake inside of the skull. For instance, an individual may experience a TBI after a car crash when his or her head hits the windshield or if the head is jolted without making contact with any surface. Other causes of TBIs may include time in war zones, domestic violence or playing contact sports.

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Tuesday, August 23, 2016.

When Missouri residents incur a head injury, it is crucial that they seek medical attention. This is because such injuries can have long-term effects that may deeply impact a person's life. This is true even if the injury appears to be relatively mild and does not require hospitalization.

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Wednesday, August 17, 2016.

A brain injury can impact the rest of your life. Despite the serious nature of this injury, traumatic brain injuries are often difficult to recognize, especially immediately after an accident. A delayed or missed diagnosis can be detrimental in many ways. Victims may struggle performing everyday tasks and no longer feel like themselves.

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Wednesday, August 10, 2016.

Many Missouri residents follow high school and college football passionately, but a growing body of scientific evidence has linked playing the game with debilitating brain diseases like chronic traumatic encephalopathy. The National Football League has agreed to pay up to $1 billion to 20,000 former players to settle a class action lawsuit related to brain injuries, and many legal experts believe that a court could actually increase the maximum payout that each player can receive.

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Tuesday, July 12, 2016.

Many children in Missouri sustain traumatic brain injuries while playing sports. However, most children that hit their heads while playing sports or participating in other recreational activities do not receive medical attention for their injuries. A report published in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics estimated that between 1.1 and 1.9 million children and teenagers in the U.S. sustain traumatic brain injuries each year.

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Tuesday, February 23, 2016.

There may be no other type of injury more complicated or difficult to understand than a brain injury. When a victim has suffered brain injuries after accident that was caused by the recklessness or negligence of another party, the lasting effects on the victim can be far-reaching and require professional help with regard to any claim for monetary damages. Assistance from legal professionals in Missouri may be needed to help the victim move forward.

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Monday, November 9, 2015.

Any injury can have a devastating effect on a person's life or the families who have to help the victims recover. However, brain injuries can take a particularly harsh toll on both the injured party and the family who has to deal with the aftermath. Missouri families who are affected by brain injuries resulting from an accident should understand the importance of getting the help they may not even realize they or the injured party needs.

On behalf of The Copeland Law Firm posted in Brain Injury on Tuesday, August 25, 2015.

A brain injury is often referred to as an unseen injury. For the victims of brain injuries, the actual impact may not be as devastating as it may be for family and friends who have to bear the brunt of the effects of the injury. When a car accident in Missouri leads to brain injuries, the victims and families must be aware of the lasting impact and the financial cost of that lasting impact.

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